Names and pronunciation
(me-ben′da-zole) Emverm, Vermox
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Drug reference
(me-ben′da-zole) Emverm, Vermox
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Func. class.: Anthelmintic
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USES: Broad spectrum to anthelmintic activity, including Ancylostoma duode- nale (hookworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm), Necator americanus (hook- worm), Trichuris trichiura (large tapeworm)
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Trichuriasis (whipworm infection) or ascariasis (roundworm infection) or mixed infections with these parasites • Adults/child 2-17 yr: PO 500 mg as a single dose or 100 mg bid ×3 days. If not cured 3 wk after treatment, a second course of therapy is recom- mended Enterobiasis (pinworm infection): • Adults/child 2-17 yr: PO 100 mg in a single dose; repeat dose in 2 wk Hookworm infection: Adults/child 2- 17 yr: PO 500 mg as a single dose or 100 mg bid ×3 days. If not cured 3 wk after treatment, a second course of ther- apy is recommended
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Available forms: Chewable tablets 100 mg
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• Adults/child 2-17 yr: PO 500 mg as a single dose or 100 mg bid ×3 days. If not cured 3 wk after treatment, a second course of therapy is recom- mended Enterobiasis (pinworm infection):
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• Adults/child 2-17 yr: PO 100 mg in a single dose; repeat dose in 2 wk Hookworm infection: Adults/child 2- 17 yr: PO 500 mg as a single dose or 100 mg bid ×3 days. If not cured 3 wk after treatment, a second course of ther- apy is recommended
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